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More than 50 people showed up recently to take part in a discussion at a Lake City meeting dealing with new water rules aimed at keeping Florida’s water clean, though some in attendance had doubts about how effective the rules ultimately will be.

The body found east of Otter Creek by hunters on Friday afternoon, Jan 18,  has been identified that of DeAnna Lee Stires, 18,  of Brooksville who was reported missing on Jan. 1, according to a Levy County Sheriff's Office press release.

"Hopefully this will provide some closure for some friends to the south, said Lt. Scott Tummond, head of investigations for the Levy County Sheriff's Office.

By Donna Beach

Well folks, we are looking at wrapping up January pretty soon and it has been a pretty laid back weather pattern. Hope February is the same, but maybe a little more cold weather would be okay by me. The rain we are getting with these fronts is important.